Sleep in Authentic Railcar Rental for Unique Experience near Fort Worth

Caboose in Glen Rose, TX

4 guests • 1 bedroom • 3 beds • 1 bathroom

4.9

• 17 reviews

Cabin on the SAME river 113 million-year-old dinosaur tracks were just discovered minutes upstream in Dinosaur Valley State Park.

Guests can step back in time to another era in this renovated boxcar nestled in the woods near Fort Worth, Texas. It sleeps four guests in two bunk beds, which are made up of large twin beds. There is a full kitchen, a sitting area, and an old-fashioned bathroom with a claw-foot bathtub.

Outside, there is a rock terrace to enjoy as well as a vintage playground children will love.

This property has a stunning chapel on-site that overlooks the river, a popular location for smaller weddings. There is a traditional bell tower and stained glass windows creating an antique atmosphere. The site has a number of porches with rocking chairs and picnic areas with tables, allowing guests to relax among nature.

There are also campfire circles with rock surroundings and seating areas on the Barn patio. The hosts provide a full breakfast on Saturday and Sunday mornings in the Barn, March through November. Wi-Fi is also available nearby. Book your glamping railcar | Unique rentals in Texas

Features and services

Beds

2 Bunk beds

Most popular features

Pets allowed
Wi-Fi/Internet
Private Kitchen
Bathtub
Heating
River, stream or creek
Swimming
Fishing
Air conditioning
Microwave
Fireplace
Fridge
Forest
Wildlife watching
Kayaking/Canoeing
Horseback riding
Feeding animals
Wine tasting

Where you will stay

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Glen Rose, Texas

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Scenic views

Forest
River, stream or creek

This property is located on 40 acres of land on the banks of the Paluxy River in the Texas Hill Country. The site is surrounded by nature and wildlife, with numerous activities in close proximity, such as the on-site farm with barnyard animals that guests can feed and brush. Guests can walk downtown along the river to shopping and restaurants.

The glamping site is around an hour and a half to Dallas, and just over an hour to Fort Worth, allowing guests to have a change of scenery if desired. The Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is 77 miles away taking around an hour and a half from the glamping site.

Glen Rose, Texas

Detailed location provided after booking

Terrain

Forest
River, stream or creek

Nearby local services

Supermarket

Additional Info

This property is located on 40 acres of land on the banks of the Paluxy River in the Texas Hill Country. The site is surrounded by nature and wildlife, with numerous activities in close proximity, such as the on-site farm with barnyard animals that guests can feed and brush. Guests can walk downtown along the river to shopping and restaurants.

The glamping site is around an hour and a half to Dallas, and just over an hour to Fort Worth, allowing guests to have a change of scenery if desired. The Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is 77 miles away taking around an hour and a half from the glamping site.

Activities near Glen Rose

Swimming
Horseback riding
Biking
Kayaking/Canoeing
Climbing
Fishing
Wine tasting
Wildlife watching
Tennis
Golfing
Feeding animals

There are many onsite and offsite activities available for families as well as couples. All across the property, there are hammocks and tire swings, which are for all to enjoy, getting rocked slowly into relaxation by the gentle breeze of Northern Texas. In addition, there are many farm animals on-site, which glampers can pet and feed. Basketball and volleyball courts are available for guests upon request.

With the river just a few steps away, glampers can try their hand at fishing, too, and there are many paths that lead right down to the river where guests can swim and sunbathe. Other activities and entertainment at and around this property include bird-watching opportunities and tricycles and rocking horses for the kids.

Nearby, guests can visit the various dinosaur and fossil museums, parks, and exhibitions in the area, especially given that Glen Rose is known as the "Dinosaur Capital of Texas." There are also many different types of restaurants, from worldwide chains to quaint local businesses. It's very easy for guests to go canoeing, kayaking, and tubing in Glen Rose too, and there are three popular destinations in town where guests can rent the necessary materials to do so.

For the avid golfers in the group, the Squaw Valley Golf Course is a 36-hole course that is conveniently located nearby.

Swimming
Horseback riding
Biking
Kayaking/Canoeing
Climbing
Fishing
Wine tasting
Wildlife watching
Tennis
Golfing
Feeding animals

There are many onsite and offsite activities available for families as well as couples. All across the property, there are hammocks and tire swings, which are for all to enjoy, getting rocked slowly into relaxation by the gentle breeze of Northern Texas. In addition, there are many farm animals on-site, which glampers can pet and feed. Basketball and volleyball courts are available for guests upon request. With the river just a few steps away, glampers can try their hand at fishing, too, and there are many paths that lead right down to the river where guests can swim and sunbathe. Other activities and entertainment at and around this property include bird-watching opportunities and tricycles and rocking horses for the kids. Nearby, guests can visit the various dinosaur and fossil museums, parks, and exhibitions in the area, especially given that Glen Rose is known as the "Dinosaur Capital of Texas." There are also many different types of restaurants, from worldwide chains to quaint local businesses. It's very easy for guests to go canoeing, kayaking, and tubing in Glen Rose too, and there are three popular destinations in town where guests can rent the necessary materials to do so. For the avid golfers in the group, the Squaw Valley Golf Course is a 36-hole course that is conveniently located nearby.

Caboose in Glen Rose, TX

4 guests • 1 bedroom • 3 beds • 1 bathroom

Features and services

Beds

2 Bunk beds

Most popular features

Pets allowed

Wi-Fi/Internet

Private Kitchen

Bathtub

Heating

River, stream or creek

Swimming

Fishing

Air conditioning

Microwave

Fireplace

Fridge

Forest

Wildlife watching

Kayaking/Canoeing

Horseback riding

Feeding animals

Wine tasting

Where you will stay

Get in touch to book your luxury camping rental

Glen Rose, Texas

Scenic views

Forest

River, stream or creek

Activities near Glen Rose

Swimming

Horseback riding

Biking

Kayaking/Canoeing

Climbing

Fishing

Wine tasting

Wildlife watching

Tennis

Golfing

Feeding animals

Property reviews

4.9 overall rating

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Arrival and departure

Check-in: Flexible

Check-out: 11:00 AM

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Cancellation policy

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